Jeannette Romero of Nativity of the Blessed Virgin Mary Cathedral's Parish Life Committee explains the origin of the St. Joseph altar and some of the symbolic foods that are traditionally a part of it on Friday, March 18, 2016, in Biloxi.

As the number of violent crimes continues to grow in Moss Point, some residents are striking out on their own to try to help solve the problem. David Wright wants his city to be safer and he thinks getting the city’s youth to steer away from crime will make a difference.

Pascagoula High School centerfielder Joe Garry had a productive off-season improving his game, including the motivation from his dad to “swing out of your shoes” to get more power. Garry’s play has caught the attention of college coaches and pro scouts.

Le Cafe Beignet owner Sita La’Cap wants her restaurant to be an integral part of downtown Biloxi. The breakfast and lunch spot recently moved to the old Biloxi Library building on Lameuse Street, just down the road where she lives. La’Cap also plans to open a ‘speakeasy’ on the bottom floor of the building.

Pascagoula High School senior Quintin Harry speaks to students gathered at War Memorial Stadium for National School Walkout Day in memory of the 17 people shot to death at a Parkland, Fla., high school last month and to call for gun control legislation.